philosophy
Ancient Greece
Was Socrates’ Trial and Subsequent Death Penalty Legally Just?
Historians have presented the trial of Socrates as a parody, claiming that the Athenian philosopher was forced to face invented charges
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Philosophers’ Timeless Wisdom
Some of the best quotes by Greek philosophers are sure to make you reflect on life's many issues, and change the way you think.
Ancient Greece
Finding Your Soulmate, the Ancient Greek Way
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How did people in Ancient Greece view love? What did the greatest thinkers of antiquity say about the eternal quest of finding a soulmate?
Ancient Greece
The Platonic Academy of Athens: The World’s First University
Τhe Platonic Academy was founded by Plato himself in 428/427 BC in Athens, and is considered to be the world's first university.
Ancient Greece
Wise Women: Six Ancient Female Philosophers You Should Know About
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When we think about ancient philosophers we tend to imagine old men as deep thinkers. Women too have helped shape modern thought.
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Love Like a Greek: The Six Types of Love
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What is love? Surely there is no single answer to this question and this is why the Ancient Greeks had six different words to describe love. Knowing them can change your life.
By Roman Krznaric
Looking for an antidote to modern culture's...
Ancient Greece
Greek Philosopher Pythagoras and His Famous Theorem
The influence of Pythagoras in mathematics and philosophy remains strong today along with the mysteries surrounding the great Greek philosopher
Ancient Greece
“Greek Philosopher” App Brings Wisdom from Ancient Greece In Your Fingertips
The "Greek Philosopher" app gathers more than six hundred of the most profound words of wisdom from the major schools of ancient Greece -- and delivers them straight to you on your mobile device.
Based on original sources, this work...
Ancient Greece
The Golden Age of Greek Science
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Greece had two golden ages. The legacies of Greek golden ages, especially in science, made Western civilization what we know today.
Ancient Greece
Platonic Love: The Concept of the Greek Philosopher Plato
Platonic love is one of the most widely misinterpreted concepts in Plato's philosophy. It has transcended the realm of philosophy, becoming widely used across culture -- and has strayed from its original meaning throughout the process.
Plato believed that love...